Houston Texans News and Rumors

Patriots using racquetball paddles to prepare themselves for the J.J. Watt Swat

It's common practice for quarterback coaches to use brooms in practice to simulate defensive pressure for their quarterbacks on non-contact days, but as the New England Patriots prepare for their "Monday Night Football" tussle with the Houston…

Welker’s size will be no suprise to the Texans

The pieces around Tom Brady have changed throughout his tenure with the New England Patriots. Right now, one of his best weapons is also one of his smallest. Wes Welker, who played college football at Texas Tech, is only 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, but despit…

Vikings cornerback Chris Cook returned to practice Thursday, putting him on track to return for the Vikings Dec. 23 game against the Texans. Cook was placed on IR/designated for return, and today was the first day he was eligible to practice, according …

The Texans got semi-good injury news on Thursday, the first day of their practice week as they prepare for Monday night against the Patriots at New England. Outside linebacker Brooks Reed (groin) remains out as expected and cornerback Alan Ball (foot) a…

Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph took part in about “a third” of practice Thursday and may be able to play against the Patriots Monday night, coach Gary Kubiak said at his post-practice news conference. Linebacker Bradie James, right tackle Derek Ne

For years, basketball coaches have prepared their teams for shot-blockers by giving practice players tennis rackets. The Patriots are only facing J.J. Watt and the Texans this week, not Dikembe Mutombo, so they’re using racquetball racquets. “I know c

Falcons and Texans still fighting for respect around the NFL, but key December matchups will give each team a chance to prove ea

There are two 11-1 teams with a month left in the NFL season and most years, the talk would be whether anyone can beat them (see last year's Packers). Not so with the Falcons or the Texans who don't have many people outside Atlanta or Houston believing …

NFL32OT Monday Night Football Preview

The NFL32 crew discuss the Monday Night matchup between the Texans and the Patriots.

02:00

How Are The Patriots Preparing For The Texans?

Dec 6

NFL Live looks at the Patriots are preparing for the Texans.

01:20

Countdown Daily Prediction: Texans-Patriots

Dec 6

The NFL Live crew makes their picks for Houston at New England

03:19

Texans and Patriots preparing for shootout

Dec 6

Houston Chronicle reporter John McClain joins "Around the League" to discuss the big Monday night matchup between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots and what could be a shootout in Massachusetts.

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Biggest NFL games of Week 14 -- John Clayton's First & 10

Dec 6

No. 1 seeds are on the line this weekend, but that distinction isn't as valuable as it once was, John Clayton writes.